Decorah-area readers can take part in a discussion of Henrik Ibsen’s 1888 drama Lady From the Sea from home this fall, when Vesterheim presents the next installment of its Bokprat literary series online.

The free program is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Central time. Although Vesterheim is hosting the event, the discussion will take place through Zoom instead of inside the museum in Decorah.

Registration is required

There is no charge to attend, but participants must register in advance. Vesterheim’s event listing contains the registration process and the information attendees need to join the online gathering. After registering, participants will be able to access the Zoom discussion at the scheduled time.

The source does not identify a separate in-person component. People planning to participate should use Vesterheim’s event listing for registration and online-access details. Since the program is online, attendees will not need to travel to the museum that evening.

  • Book: Lady From the Sea by Henrik Ibsen
  • Date: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
  • Time: 7 to 8:15 p.m. Central time
  • Location: Online through Zoom
  • Cost: Free
  • Registration: Required in advance

What the Ibsen play explores

First published in 1888, Lady From the Sea follows Ellida and Doctor Wangel, a married couple. Doctor Wangel is a widower with two daughters, while Ellida becomes increasingly anxious and begins behaving strangely as the drama develops.

Concerned about Ellida, Doctor Wangel asks his former headmaster, Arnholm, to visit in an effort to help her. The play examines the pressure love can place on a person’s heart, along with the difficult personal decisions that may follow.

Vesterheim’s Nov. 11 event is part of the museum’s recurring Bokprat series. The Norwegian word “Bokprat” means “book group,” and the online gatherings focus on Scandinavian authors and Scandinavian life. The series gives readers an ongoing opportunity to discuss literature and connect with others interested in Scandinavian culture.

For Decorah readers interested in joining, advance registration through Vesterheim’s event listing is the next step. The event’s online format allows participants in Decorah and elsewhere to join without making an evening trip to the museum.